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The UNF Presidential Portrait of John Delaney,

Delaney sends email regarding BOG mistakes and changes in metrics

Hannah Lee Apr 7, 2018

UNF President John Delaney sent an email to students regarding university funding. Specifically funding from the state via UNF's metric performance. At the beginning of the year, according to the scoring...

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Board of Governors approves David Szymanski as next UNF president

Alexandra Torres-Perez Mar 29, 2018

The Board of Governors unanimously approved David Szymanski as the sixth president of the University of North Florida. There was no opposition to Szymanski’s recommendation. The Board of Governors...

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Reserved parking in the arena garage.

Reserved parking throughout this week for the Board of Governors

Hannah Lee Mar 25, 2018

As students return from spring break and classes resume in the upcoming week, here are some parking information you need to be aware of. The Board of Governors will be having their quarterly meeting...

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UNF President John Delaney. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Board of Trustees holds final Presidential Evaluation for President Delaney

Samantha Chaney Oct 25, 2017

The UNF Board of Trustees met on Oct. 24 in order to hold President Delaney’s final Presidential Evaluation for the 2016 - 2017 academic year. Delaney was unanimously approved for the annual performance...

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According to Serwatka, UNF is tied with Florida State University for eighth place among the 11 universities ranked by the Board of Governors. 
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UNF’s Board of Trustees appoints new member

Pierce Turner Oct 3, 2017

Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed Thomas Bryan to the UNF Board of Trustees. Bryan will be replacing BoT Chair Joy Korman and takes his position January 6, 2018, just in time to help with the...

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UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees form president search committee

Audrey Carpenter Mar 28, 2017

UNF’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 14 to discuss the process of hiring a replacement for the departing President Delaney. The chair, Joy Korman, asked BOT member Kevin Hyde to chair the search...

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Board of Trustees discusses budget and funding concerns

Board of Trustees discusses budget and funding concerns

Kalee Ball May 14, 2015
The May 12 meeting included a budget workshop and discussion of the Institutional Work Plan for 2015-2016.
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UNF professor appointed to Board of Governors, plans to represent students

Blake Middleton Oct 3, 2014
As the chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates, UNF associate professor Dr. Katherine Robinson was recently appointed to serve as a member on the Florida Board of Governors.
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A question of state control

Rebecca Rodriguez Oct 9, 2013
“I think the university board of trustees knows what’s best for our institution. That’s why the [Board of Governors] originally delegated [authority] out to the schools… they know the heartbeat of our campus,” Carlo Fassi, student body president, said.
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Carlo Fassi elected FSA chair

Gordon Rhyne May 23, 2013

  Student Body President Carlo Fassi was elected Tuesday, May 21 as chair of the Florida Student Association. According to a press release from SG, the FSA chair holds a seat on the Florida...

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UNF to not appeal 13 percent tuition increase

Spinnaker Jun 22, 2012

UNF will not appeal the decision by the Board of Governors to approve a 13 percent tuition increase after the university requested a 15 percent increase to tuition. “We appreciate the work of the...

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The death of a shopping mall

Jeff Hoayun Jun 15, 2012

I live in Arlington and absolutely adore the Regency Square Mall. Yes, I adore the mall known for its shootings, rampant shoplifting and roving bands of unscrupulous-looking youths. But as a...

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